From left, Alita Cooper, Lynn Mraotz and Terri Varuska attend the
Douglas County Child Development Assn.'s "Early Educator
Recognition Event" at the Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St. Cooper
was honored for 49 years in the field of early childhood education.
Marotz and Varuska, of Edna Hill Child Development Center, also
were honored.